Guests say
The Byres is a beautifully maintained cottage in a peaceful, scenic location near Kielder Water and Hadrian’s Wall. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, highlighting the spacious layout, ensuite bedrooms, and stunning countryside views. The property offers a tranquil retreat with easy access to local attractions and amenities. Hosts are described as friendly and helpful. Minor suggestions include larger towels and additional seating for larger groups, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Multiple reviews mention the property being very clean and well kept, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. This high level of satisfaction is consistent throughout the feedback.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, scenic, and ideal for exploring Kielder Water, Hadrian’s Wall, and local villages. While rural and secluded, guests appreciate the proximity to attractions and amenities, with only minor notes about needing to drive to shops and pubs.
Guests highlight the comfort of the cottage, mentioning comfy beds, spacious communal areas, and ensuite bedrooms. The property is described as warm and homely, with only minor suggestions for more seating and larger towels.
The cottage is praised for being well equipped, with quality fixtures, ensuite bathrooms, ample parking, and thoughtful design. The only minor suggestions are for larger towels and more living room seating for larger groups.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as hampers or treats in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Ideal for a family or friends with an extra lounge on the mezzanine which is a perfect sitting area for stargazers..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: With 42" Freesat TV, DVD player, CD player and beams.
Dining area: With beams.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with slipper bath, shower attachment, shower cubicle and toilet.
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Bedroom 2: With double bed, beams and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
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Bedroom 3: With twin beds, beams and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Sitting room: Galleried with 32" TV, DVD player and beams.
. Biomass heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate.. Enclosed, gravelled and paved courtyard with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Electric vehicle charging point (prior arrangement with owner). Parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Commanding lovely, long distance rural views and set on a working farm, the detached property The Byres was the former dairy and cattle byre. It has now undergone total renovation to provide holiday accommodation. It features a first floor mezzanine level with additional seating area, ideal for observing the night sky. The Byres is easily accessible; it is situated on the quiet route from Bellingham to Kielder, and lies within the heart of the beautiful North Tyne Valley, set in the Northumberland National Park.
Knoppingsholme is an excellent base for the gathering of family and friends seeking a spacious and relaxing retreat coupled with easy access to explore Northumberland and the Scottish Borders alike.
The Byres (CC325040) can be booked together with The Stable (CC325006) and The Hemmel (UK13400) to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There are steps within the property.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (20)
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Kathy Morgan
After having stayed a week at The Byres at the end of October, we feel we had a very comfortable and pleasant break in a home from home style property. Although the accommodation is for 6 guests, my husband and I enjoyed the additional space for just the 2 of us!We wanted a holiday for star gazing in a designated Dark Skies area and close to Kielder Observatory. Set in a remote location The Byres was perfect and within reasonable travelling distance to the Observatory. The accommodation at the property was ideal for us and particular highlights were the slipper bath for soaking in after a days hiking and the loft room where I was able to roll out my yoga mat and enjoy some time for meditation and exercise with plenty of space. For us it was a mini retreat as we also enjoyed cosy evenings reading books on the sofas or during the day, drinking coffee and looking out through the arched lounge windows over the beautiful landscape in front of us. Other cottages are adjacent but The Byres felt totally private. It was peaceful and quiet and the parking is excellent. We felt the property was a good base for exploring Kielder water, Hadrians Wall including The Sill, Twice Brewed micro brewey and pub, Housteads, Corbridge and its Roman town, Hexham, Chesters Roman fort and Bellingham and Hareshaw Linn falls. The Pheasant Inn is well worth dining at and is close by but book in advance. Falstone and The ********** Inn are equally close by.I had looked at many properties online before booking and felt we had chosen the perfect one for us. All in all, great accommodation, everything we needed onsite, the perfect location, thoroughly enjoyable.!
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful location
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Phil Richmond
Great holiday accommodation in a beautiful location Easy access to Kielder forest and kielder water and just a short drive to Vindolanda and HomesteadsThank you Hazel and Phil Richmond